One of the most well-known systems theories in psychology is Bronfenbrenner’s ecological model. The model consists of several interrelated systems, beginning with the individual at the center then expanding to include the individual’s immediate family and friends (microsystem); extended family, school, and work (exosystem); and culture and society as a whole (macrosystem). This model can […]
As we have learned, many prominent psychologists and theorists have worked hard to devise ways to define and measure components of personality and personality traits under the premise that personality is stable and can be predictable. But what happens when people behave in an unpredictable manner? How do we predict the unpredictable? In Module Three, […]
Self-report measures are widely used for data collection for psychological studies. There are two types of self-report measures: free-format and fixed-format. If you are designing a study involving math anxiety among freshman high school students, you could ask them to freely express their thoughts and feelings about math anxiety and you could record the responses […]
Four Generation Genogram with Written Analysis of Family Trends In-class draft genogram assignment due: (week 10) Genogram & paper due: (week 12) Part of doing a full assessment with a family is identifying the dynamics that run like currents throughout the family’s history. The genogram allows us to understand this by creating a visual representation […]
Review Chapter 8 in your course text, Research Methods for the Behavioral Sciences. Pay particular attention to the difference between Type I and Type II errors. Review the web article, “ Type I and Type II Errors—Making Mistakes in the Justice System.” Pay close attention to the descriptions and examples of Type I and Type […]
Discussion: Recognizing Examples of Academic Integrity Violations Now that you understand Walden’s policy on academic integrity, you will examine writing samples that may or may not adhere to Walden’s policy. This exercise will help you learn how to identify appropriate and inappropriate use of source material. To prepare for this Discussion: Review the Week 2 […]
Case Study of Ben (Part One) Ben is a 46-year-old computer scientist at a large university. In recent weeks, his wife has noticed that he has been “different.” He is being seen on your service at the local hospital, where you are asked to evaluate him. Ben is a hostile interviewee. He does not want […]
Using the topic you selected for the Week 1 discussion (depression in youth and teens), go to the Ashford University Library and find three scholarly/peer-reviewed journal articles about the topic. Download the full-text PDF of each article and save them on your computer. (provided within attachments!) In this paper, you will describe your research topic […]
In this Assignment, you will view a fictional case scenario and then write a 3–5-page paper on the related ethical and legal issues. View the Case Scenario View the Transcript Imagine yourself as a professional working with the guest counselor on the call-in show in the case scenario. Think of how confidentiality relates to this […]
You see descriptions of four different types of parenting styles (authoritarian, authoritative, permissive (For your information: in some writing, this is called permissive-indulgent), uninvolved (For your information: in some writing, this is called permissive-indifferent). Read the information given in the text, then read the examples I have provided below. These are only potential examples, but […]
